2018 TOYOTA C-HR warning messages

14Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162, 165
Starting the engine/changing the positions
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Starting the engine/changing the modes
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 397
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 434
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel . . . . . . P. 86, 88
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 78
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 408

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C-HR_OM_USA_OM10526UMulti-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 89
If a warning messages or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 176
Headlight switch
Headlights/front parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195, 198
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 396
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 133
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293
Seat heaters
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
*3: If equipped

862. Instrument cluster
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Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the tar-
get region.Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( →P. 89)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction. ( →P. 418)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Outside temperature display
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.

892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehi-
cle data.
● Menu icons
Displays the following informa-
tion when an icon is selected.
(→ P. 90)
Some of the information may be
displayed automatically
depending on the situation.
Drive information
Select to display various drive data. ( →P. 90)
Driving assist system information (if equipped)
Select to display the operational status of the following systems:
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ( →P. 226)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ( →P. 236)
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a
malfunction is detected. (→P. 418)
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings and the operation set-
tings of some vehicle functions. ( →P. 92)
Display contents

1193-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and interior buzzers as well as warning message\
s
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures based on the displayed message. ( →P. 418)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as
follows.
■ When “Smart Key System malfunct ion. See owner’s manual” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior buzzer sounds
once for 5 secondsAn attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior buzzer sounds
continuously
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was
opened while the
engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver’s door.

1804-2. Driving procedures
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Parking brake indicator li ght and parking brake lamp
● Depending on the engine switch position/mode, the parking brake indicator
light and parking brake lamp will turn on and stay on as described below:
Vehicles without a smart key system
In the “ON” position: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in the “ON” position: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
Vehicles with a smart key system
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
● When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator light and parking brake lamp stay on for about 15 seconds.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Changing the mode
When changing the automatic mode on/off, the message will be shown on the
multi-information display and the buzzer sounds.
■ Parking the vehicle
→P. 147
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.
“EPB Applied.” is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■ If the brake system warning light comes on
→P. 410
■ Usage in winter time
→P. 286

1814-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake
and make sure that the vehicle does not move.
■ When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
■ When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this
occurs.

1834-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the
system has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automat-
ically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the
multi-information display.
● To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress
the brake pedal and press the button again.
● The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a
steep incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the
brakes. A warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will
inform the driver of this situation. If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■ When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding
the brakes
With the brake pedal depressed, release the parking brake by operating the
parking brake switch, making sure that the parking brake indicator light goes
off. ( →P. 177)
■ If “Brake Hold Fault Depress Brake to Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” is
displayed on the mult i-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.